PLC Programmer

Position Summary:

You will develop PLC software and control concepts, simulate and test the software in advance, participate in projects, perform on-site commissioning, document your work, and engage in requirements engineering.

Your Responsibilities:

• Planning and designing automation systems (PLC)
• Developing and implementing process control solutions
• Creating safety concepts for machinery
• Programming and commissioning Siemens PLC systems
• Technical offer creation, effort estimation, and project execution

You will be supported by an experienced mentor to guide you through the learning curve if needed.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar (e.g. Technician)
• Proficiency in common programming languages
• Initial experience in PLC programming and visualization
• Self-motivated, reliable, solution-oriented
• Enjoy learning and growing through challenges

Top Requirements (Must-Haves):

1. At least 5 years of professional experience
2. Strong self-management and independent work style
3. Solution-oriented with a focus on achieving deadlines
4. Communication skills – client feedback handling, paraphrasing
5. Project management competence (KPT, R, MAK, M&E, Controlling)
6. Mentoring skills – able to support junior engineers

Nice to Have:

• Native German speaker or C1/C2 with strong technical language skills
• Motivation to switch for meaningful projects, cutting-edge technology, and development opportunities

Team and Structure:

• Department: PLC Development
• Team Size: 24 (Leipheim)

Salary and Benefits:

• 30 days annual vacation
• Not under a collective agreement, but aligned with IG-Metall Bayern
• Gleitzeit (flexible hours) with time tracking

Company Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Weekly company-sponsored breakfast
• State-of-the-art technical equipment
• Remote IT setup
• Every hour counts – no overtime lost
• Employee-focused culture: “Put people first, technology will follow”
• Strong team spirit and work-life balance
• Home office options
• Child-friendly workplace (kids welcome if childcare fails)
• Company bike
• Team events (hikes, BBQs with family, etc.)
• Kindergarten subsidy
• Company phone
• Personalized onboarding plan
• Extensive training and development (internal/external, fully funded)
• Soft-skill and personality development training (e.g. communication, non-violent communication, feedback, active listening)